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figure with six heads, arms, and legs astride crouched bull on wood base; metal bands around wrists, some biceps, and most ankles; halo with flames attached at back; two hands of two arms together in praying position, other arms bent and flare outwards. Upper left arm holds long staff, lower one holds implement with "curly q"-shaped end. Upper right arm holds a trident. Lower right arm fingersshaped like it was holding something in hand. Three bottom heads have crystal inlay eyes. Three smaller heads on top considerably smaller.

Daiitoku Myƍƍ, the Wisdom King of Awe-Inspiring Power, second half 13th century

Unknown Japanese

G220

unsigned; left of a pair of six-panel folding screens; many scenes against gold leaf background; edge of building on left panel with snow; building at top across panels three to six the many seated figures wearing black with a few wearing red and blue; procession in LR of panels five and six with figures in black carrying covered dias and pulling two green carriages behind

Autumn and Winter [left of the pair Scenes from the Tale of Genji in the Four Seasons], mid 17th century

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Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light, 12th century

Japan

G200

Gesso, color, kirikane on wood, metal

Jizƍ, the Bodhisattva of the Earth Matrix, early 13th century

Unknown Japanese

G220

Naraen Kongo, standing figure with arms down, mouth closed. Made of Hinoki wood in yosegi technique of multiple block construction with traces of gesso and polychrome.

Vajra Warrior (one of a pair), mid 14th century

Unknown Japanese

G205

Portrait Sculpture of Priest Gyƍki, early 17th century

Japan

G220

unsigned; right of a pair of six-panel folding screens; many scenes on gold leaf: attendants with carriages at Land center among pine trees and clouds; interior scenes at top: male figure in red inside open walled room; court women at top center with pulled screens; trees; interior scene at R with court women in large robes admiring art on scrolls; group of robed men among blossoming cherry trees at UR

Spring and Summer [right of the pair Scenes from the Tale of Genji in the Four Seasons], mid 17th century

Japan

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Misshaku Kongo, standing figure with one arm raised, mouth open. Note Nio means Benevolent Kings. Made of Hinoki wood in yosegi technique of multiple block construction with traces of gesso and polychrome

Vajra Warrior (one of a pair), mid 14th century

Unknown Japanese

G205

suit includes helmet with praying mantis maedate (forecrest), menpo (face mask), torso covering, pair of front shoulder medallions that attach to torso covering, pair of large upper arm guards, pair of small shoulder coverings (each with a pin for attachment), pair of gauntlets with arm and hand guards, apron, pair of tsutsu suneate (leg guards), and pair of kote (boot coverings); see Components for descriptions of each piece

Red-and-blue-laced Suit of Armor from the Kii Tokugawa Family, mid 17th century

Suit by Unknown Japanese; Artist: Helmet by Saotome Iechika

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small standing highly stylized figure with very large coffee bean-type eyes; PR lower arm missing; openings at top of head and at bottom; upturned pig-like nostrils; textured body covered with scrolling designs; looping scrolls around stomach/navel and between breasts; small, widely spaced breasts with pronounced nipples; repeating incised zigzags with textured areas on back of head/hair; dark/black patina

Figurine of a Female, 1000-800 BCE

Japan

G205

flat gold bridge at right; stylized brown waves on water; water wheel at left; weeping willows at ULC and LRC

Willow Bridge and Water Wheel (Uji Bridge) [left of a pair], second half 16th century

Unknown Japanese

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unsigned; white deer wearing bells and an ornate saddle with a wisteria vine growing from it; golden circle within wisteria with three figures sitting cross-legged, and sitting with hands folded in front of chest, clasping small tablets, four of the figures are in white, and center figure is in red; mountains at top with colorful mounds, water below, and golden moon near top

Deer Mandala of the Kasuga Shrine, first half 15th century

Japan

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Tea Bowl roughly made; red glaze; man on a raft and seal in yellow paint on sides

Red tea bowl with fisherman, 18th century

Japan

G224

One of two jars Japan’s first ceramic culture, the Jƍmon, produced strongly tactile pottery over 3,500 years ago. This lavishly decorated bowl was probably used during religious ceremonies. Its flamboyant rim, a typical feature of the middle period of Jƍmon pottery, is known as the “fire-flame” type, because the coils of clay resemble leaping flames. The word jƍmon, after which the historical period is named, means “cord markings” and derives from the distinctive patterns produced by rolling a rope-wrapped stick across the surface of the clay. The lower portion of this vessel bears these markings, together with whimsical designs carved into the surface of the clay.

Deep Bowl with Four Projections, 2500-1500 BCE

Japan

G205

(One of a) Pair of War Stirrups, iron with silver inlay. Inscribed with maker's name. Kuniyuki, maker, sho worked in Knangawa. Wisteria and wave design in silver inlay.

(War Stirrup, one of a pair), 17th century

Japan

G219

small irregularly gourd-shaped ceramic vessel; goma splash glaze; concave bottom; brown glaze with rust and gold areas; ivory lid lined with gold leaf; has storage box

Tea caddy, late 16th century

Japan

G224

Gold rim with raised designs; spray of large flowers with raised gold outlines and green, brown, and red highlights; butterfly at left; gold dots throughout background

Small plate with decor of flowers and butterfly, 1890s

Japan

G239

Parinirvana of Sakyamuni, the Historical Buddha, 14th century

Japan

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(One of a) Pair of War Stirrups, iron with silver inlay. Inscribed with maker's name. Kuniyuki, maker, sho worked in Kanagawa. Wisteria and wave design in silver inlay.

(War Stirrup, one of a pair), 17th century

Japan

G219

Bronze bell (Dotaku); Dotaku- Bronze Bell with so-called 'crossing bands' (in Japanese Kesadasuki) decoration. Fine natural green patina; no repairs, in excellent condition. Excavated at Chiwa-Yama, Yashu-gun, Ohmi Province (now Shiga Prefecture) in the 14th year of Meiji, or 1881 A.D. This was on the 14 bells found, the largest of which is now in the Tokyo national Museum. with a box authentication of Professor Sueji Umehara. Modern wooden storage box has authentication by Professor Umchara.

Ritual Bell (Dƍtaku), 1st century BCE-1st century CE

Japan

G205

jar, with brown to olive glaze; high-fired stoneware

Tea leaf storage jar, 17th century

Japan

G224

Toilet box in shape of casket, cover with metal handle, inside decorated around and on top of a fitted tray with flower sprays. Aventurine and gold. Cover mottled gold and black with crescent moons.

(Small Box in the Shape of a Firefly Cage), 19th century

Japan

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Embroidered scene of the Golden Pavilion on one side and scene of Mount Fuji painted on silk on the other, black lacquer frame

The Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, early 20th century

Japan

G239

slightly flattened cylindrical form on raised foot; browns, olive green and cream thick glazes; has storage box

Tea bowl, 17th century

Japan

G224

octagonal stepped base with lotus flower at top of base; clear glass globe at top with three vertical metal "flames" around it; glass globe filled with multicolored pebbles

Buddhist Reliquary in the Shape of a Wish-Granting Jewel, 16th-17th century

Japan

G220

brown body; top band of butterflies and flower scroll, bordered by blue band and rows of black circles; lappets below alternate colorful birds and dragons; green interior; enamels in lappets suffused with copper shavings ("goldstone" technique)

Vase, late 19th century

Japan

G239

flat, wide, outward-flaring rim; protruding triangular band around thick neck; shallow grooved line drawn into edge of rim; two black spots on body, one on rim; tan patina; small flat foot

Wide-Mouthed Jar, 1st century BCE- 1st century CE

Japan

G205

standing wooden figure with flame like hair, and fierce expression wearing warrior clothing; wide stance with PR hand clenched in fist toward chest; PL hand clenched in fist with index finger pointing outward; base with carved and painted waves

Makora, one of the Twelve Divine Generals, early 14th century

Japan

G220

standing wooden figure with shallowly carved draping robes with small tie at waist; peaceful expression on face; long earlobes and squared hat; figure is missing entire PR arm; PL arm is missing below the elbow, but it is apparent arm is bent forward at elbow

Bonten, the Creator, late 10th century

Japan

G220

standing figure with a conical hat with ear flaps, long skirt and cloak draped over the left shoulder; figure is standing on rock formation with palms up and crossed at the wrist across the chest; base

Zaƍ Gongen, Manifestation of Mount Kinpu, 12th century

Japan

G220

black and gold helmet in the form of a dragonfly, with its tail extending upward; two large gold eyes; two removable dull gold pairs of wings; thick braided purple silk cord tie at neck

Helmet in dragonfly shape, 17th century

Japan

G219

standing female figure holding a jewel in extended PL hand; holds PR hand open and down in blessing greeting; long robes with long, rippled sleeves; stands on red base

Shri-mahadevi (Kichijƍten), first half 14th century

Unknown Japanese

G220

golden figure with large halo seated on lotus platform, holding an object in hands at lap; accompanied by twelve motley attendants on either side, many holding weapons; standing figure on either side of lotus pedestal

The Healing Buddha (Yakushi Nyorai) and Twelve Generals, 14th century

Unknown Japanese

G220

Wheel of the Law, Buddhist (shingon sect.) gilded bronze

Chakra, 13th century

Unknown Japanese

G220

female figure seated with arms clasped toward chest; wearing court dress, with long, pleated hair; small crown on head; mounted to wooden screen on back

Shinto Goddess, 12th-13th century

Unknown Japanese

G220

standing female figure with proper left arm bent, hand at side; flat mask like face, adorned by earrings and necklace; ridged dress extends to floor covering legs and feet

Haniwa of a Female Shrine Attendant, 6th century

Unknown Japanese

G205

Benkei with Halberd, second half 17th century

Unknown Japanese

G219

round teabowl pressed into asymmetrical shape; dark brown and tan glazes; light wavy parallel lines on exterior; has storage box

"Clog-shaped" tea bowl, 1614-1624

Unknown Japanese

G224

seated male figure holding a court noble's scepter, with face and hairstyle of a Bosatsu; mounted to plaque on back; legs folded in lotus position

Shinto God, 12th-13th century

Unknown Japanese

G220

the Buddhist art of the Kamakura period in Japan (1185-1392) is one of the great religious arts and this thirteenth century painting on silk mounted as a hanging scroll is an elegant and fine example; the Descent of Amida (raigo) is represented; Amida Buddha is one of the leading gods of Buddhism whose cult enjoyed great power from the ninth century; he is usually shown, as here, descending to receive the adorer's soul, for he promises blissful and luxurious life in the next world; in the Mann painting he is accompanied by two divine attendants, the Bodhisattvas Sishi, shown adoring, and Kannon, shown with the Lotus Pedestal; similar but rather inferior figures to these appear in a celebrated early thirteenth century hanging scroll in the Senrin-ji, Kyoto; the Mann scroll is especially splendid not only for the refinement of its draughtsmanship, but for its color; on a muted black background, the figures are gold, the red lines of form being incisions through the gold leaf to the red ground; a light raw ochre halo surrounds Amida's head, the clouds are pale lavender; the use of color is thus austerely restricted, and there are only a few other touches Amida's lips are scarlet, there are pink and white ribbands and some of the precious stones of the jewelry are picked out in dull tints; the richness of the gold, especially against the black, makes for a stunning effect, and the precision of the tense, flowing drawing, incomparably skillful and delicate, can be contemplated with endless pleasure

Welcoming Descent of the Amida Buddha Triad, 13th century

Unknown Japanese

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flat bottom; bulbous, slightly flattened bottom section; vertical wide neck with ribs; pair of irregular blocky handles; thick inverted mouth ring; entire piece intentionally asymmetrical/misshapen/slightly collapsed, with broken incised wavy line on bottom section and inherent cracking; green, light brown and tan glaze; brown lacquer cover with faceted top knob

"Burst bag" Freshwater Jar, late 16th - early 17th century

Unknown Japanese

G224

lacquered writing box with heavily decorated cover and sides; zigzag down center divides pine tree with plum blossoms against a black background, from motif of chrysanthemums and leaves against reddish background; motifs continue on sides; ink stone and two empty boxes inside

Writing box with pines, plum, chrysanthemums, and paulownia, 16th century

Unknown Japanese

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unsigned

Taima Mandala, early 14th century

Unknown Japanese

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A Show of Horsemanship, second half 17th century

Unknown Japanese

G219

Hanging scroll

Landscape, 18th century

Unknown Japanese

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unsigned

Whose Sleeves? [right of a pair], early 17th century

Unknown Japanese

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Tea Bowl dark brown glaze; white rim

Tea bowl (chawan), 17th-18th century

Japan

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Tea Bowl rough indentations in sides; dark brown and greenish glaze

Tea bowl with indentations, 18th - 19th century

Japan

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Tea Bowl gray glaze with landscape in blue

Tea bowl with design of Chinese landscape, 18th century

Japan

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Juni-ten: The Twelve Celestial Beings, set of 12 kakemono

Bonten [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century

Japan

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Juni-ten: The Twelve Celestial Beings, set of 12 kakemono

Suiten, the Water Deity [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century

Japan

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Juni-ten: The Twelve Celestial Beings, set of 12 kakemono

Nitten, the Sun Deity [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century

Japan

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Juni-ten: The Twelve Celestial Beings, set of 12 kakemono

Rasetsuten [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century

Japan

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Juni-ten: The Twelve Celestial Beings, set of 12 kakemono

Enmaten [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century

Japan

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Juni-ten: The Twelve Celestial Beings, set of 12 kakemono

Izanaten [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century

Japan

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Juni-ten: The Twelve Celestial Beings, set of 12 kakemono

Jiten, the Earth Deity [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century

Japan

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Juni-ten: The Twelve Celestial Beings, set of 12 kakemono

Katen [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century

Japan

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Shaving Fukurokuju from a Ladder, 17th-18th century

Japan

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Juni-ten: The Twelve Celestial Beings, set of 12 kakemono

Gatten, the Moon Deity [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century

Japan

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Juni-ten: The Twelve Celestial Beings, set of 12 kakemono

FĆ«ten, the Wind Deity [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century

Japan

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Juni-ten: The Twelve Celestial Beings, set of 12 kakemono

Bishamonten [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century

Japan

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netsuke, in form of pair of grotesque lions with amber (?) eyes, playing together

Two Chinese Lions Wrestling, 18th century

Japan

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Inrƍ in five sections with head slide and square wooden netsuke with round metal disk, design in relief. Box of incised lacquer of cinnabar lacquer covered with dark brown, scroll design. Inside nashi-ji finish, gold foil scattered on reddish brown bed. Probably 19th century, although the style started under Qianlong (1736-1795). Ojime of polished goldstone

Four-case inro with carved lacquer decoration and netsuke of a box with chinese lion, late 18th century

Japan

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Sutra Container with Fujiwara mirror attached, bronze with patina.

Sutra Container, 12th century

Japan

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box, lid and inner tray, decorated with landscape motif; black and gold in Hiramakiye and Takamakiye

(Box for writing paper with landscape design), 19th century

Japan

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A.Bottom; b. Lid; c. Ink holder tray; d. Silver butterfly; e.,f, Trays.

Writing box with moon and wave design, 18th century

Japan

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one of two jars

Deep bowl with two projections, 2500-1500 BCE

Japan

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Seated horned demon with wild black hair and toothy grin holding a tan and black ball in his lap; parcel in PL hand and tube-shaped parcel on his back

Demon Reciting Buddhist Prayers, late 19th century

Japan

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Bald man carrying two slender staffs staff in PL hand rests on ground, staff in PR hand held above head; black dog at feet

Blind Musician, late 19th century

Japan

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Woman wearing hat standing in twisted pose, looking over her shoulder; red and grey foliage behind; Matted

Wisteria Maiden, late 19th century

Japan

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Striding figure holding a bird with his PL hand and looking back over his PR shoulder

Falconer, late 19th century

Japan

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Summer hemp with warp kasuri in green and red.

Kimono, early 20th century

Japan

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Fujimura Handayƫ II in a Dance Scene, 1720s

Japan

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Juni-ten: The Twelve Celestial Beings, set of 12 kakemono

Taishakuten [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century

Japan

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mirror round with pair of flying cranes embossed in relief and surrounded by chrysanthemums

Round mirror with flying cranes surrounded by chrysanthemums, 12th century

Japan

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mirror square, large floral design surrounded by key, sun and moon motifs

Square Mirror, 5th-6th century

Japan

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mirror circular, with wide band in swirling motif, five fixed bells extending from edges

Circular Mirror with Five Spherical Bells, 5th century

Japan

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head of a courtier, terracotta, haniwa image.

Haniwa Head of an Aristocratic Male, 6th century

Japan

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Sutra Container, 12th century

Japan

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Frontispiece of illuminated Daihannya-kyo.

Sutra of Accumulated Treasures (Daihƍshaku-kyƍ): Chapter 45, second half 12th century

Japan

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Fudƍ Myƍƍ, second half 17th century

Japan

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Peregrine Falcon, 18th century

Japan

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Catching a Catfish with a Gourd, first half 18th century

Japan

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Blind Musician, late 17th - early 18th century

Japan

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Eagle, early 18th century

Japan

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Spear Bearer, first half 18th century

Japan

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Pagoda, late 19th century

Japan

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Shaving Fukurokuju from a Ladder, first half 18th century

Japan

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hilt, gilt and black organic design on reddish field; final, gilt butterfly and honey comb design on reddish field

TSUBA; Sword Hilt and Final, Date Unknown

Japan

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set of Fuchi-Kashira of a cat and rats; .1 decorated with one maise sitting on a gold-colored broom on front, another mouse on back; oval opening on top, semi-rectangular opening on bottom; .2 decorated with gold-colored cat; rectangular openings on 2 sides, oval opening on back; both in one wood box w/ purple lining

Sword hilt collar and pommel (fuchi-kashira), Date Unknown

Japan

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hilt and final diamond basket weave pattern in black as background; gilt cricket (?) with long antennas adorns one side

TSUBA; Sword Hilt and Final, Date Unknown

Japan

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hilt, double row of bumps around circumference; final, gilt coiled snake with tongue out

TSUBA; Sword Hilt and Final, Date Unknown

Japan

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sword guard; flat octagon with 2 round holes near edge; long hole at center, and cloud shaped hole next to long hole; other #'s J148

Sword guard (tsuba), late 19th century

Japan

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hilt, warrior seated with weapon over proper left shoulder; final, standing warrior weapon drawn leaning to proper left

TSUBA; Sword Hilt and Final, Date Unknown

Japan

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figure standing on lotus leaf; PR arm is bent up at the elbow, with hand loosely fisted, possibly once holding an object; PL arm extended down with middle two fingers drawn in; eyes closed; pointed hat, sash over PL shoulder connecting to petal-like skirt

Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, 12th century

Japan

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Buddha seated with legs folded and feet over knees; PR hand held in loose fist; PL hand open, gently cradling round object; fragments of white and green pigment; sits on flat base with pigment fragments

Hachiman in the Guise of a Buddhist Monk, 12th century

Japan

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Egrets and Reeds, 19th century

Japan

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Square Lacquer box (for storing incense?), chrysanthemum design on exterior with butterfly design on interior of lid; black lacquer, maki-e and mother-of-pearl shell inlay, and metal

Box with chrysanthemum design, mid 16th century

Japan

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Falconer, late 17th - early 18th century

Japan

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Shaving Fukurokuju from a Ladder, first half 18th century

Japan

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